CLARKSVILLE — Terry Robert Hodges, 62, of Lamar died Thursday, May 9, 2013.

He was born in Seminole, Texas, on Jan. 9, 1951, to the late Tyla (TR) and Anna Lois (Collins) Hodges.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Hodges and Kelly Hodges.

He is survived by one brother, Randy (Jacquie) Hodges of Lamar; two sister-in-Iaws, Joy (Travis) Padgett and Naomi Guthrie; wife, JoAn Dyer Hodges of Dover; one son, James (Manda) Bell, Maldon, Fla.; two daughters, Melissa Hodges of Hector and Melody (Donnie) Linton of Seymor, Mo.; five grandchildren, Adriana Hodges of Dover, Christopher and Michael Farley of Hector, Harmany and Breana Linton of Seymor, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terry was a graduate of Hector High School, an Army veteran, tug boat operator, heavy equipment operator and firefighter in Yellowstone Park. Some of the many places he worked were Alaska, Washington, Texas, Louisiana and lastly Tennessee before coming home to take care of his parents.

Terry is best remembered by his big smile and bigger heart. He was always the first person to jump in and offer to help. He loved being outside, 4-wheeling, camping and fishing. Terry was always good at building things, and there was nothing Papa Terry couldn’t fix!

A gathering to celebrate Terry’s life will be conducted Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the home of Randy Hodges. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be made to the Terry Hodges memorial fund at Liberty Bank for his grandchildren.